Colts offense limping to the finish line

The Indianapolis Colts are enduring one of their worst seasons in recent memory and both sides of the ball are to blame. However, the offense hasn’t done its part during this six-game losing streak.

The Colts have lost their last six games and nine of their last 10. Throughout this six-game losing streak, the offense has failed to put points on the board and haven’t put up more than 17 points in a game during that stretch.

Without quarterback Andrew Luck at the helm to keep the offense moving, the Colts have fielded one of the worst offensive units in the NFL this season.

The Colts offense pales in comparison to the rest of the league in terms of offensive production. Here’s a look at how they rank in several of the offensive categories on a per game basis:

Stat

Production

NFL Rank

Total Yards

286.9

31st

Points

16.1

30th

Passing Yards

185.9

30th

Rushing Yards

101.0

22nd

The Colts are also 17th in the NFL with 10 rushing touchdowns and 32nd in the NFL with just 12 passing touchdowns. Their total of 22 touchdowns on the season, which includes one defensive touchdown, ranks dead last in the league.

The story would most certainly be different if Luck were healthy but the Colts are running into the same problems.

The Colts have allowed 55 sacks this season, the most in the NFL entering Week 17 and their 110 quarterbacks hits are the sixth-highest total. Not every sack is on the offensive line but the majority are, which makes that unit a top priority entering the offseason.

The Colts have been able to score at least 20 points just five times this season and while much the rebuilding process comes on the defense, it would be extremely shortsighted to not believe the offense may need a similar overhaul.